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MHS DATABASES

InfoTrac® PowerSearchPowerSearch makes it possible to find subjects from A-Z in one or several of the Thomson Gale's periodical databases in a single search.

Infobase LearningAccess to all MHS Infobase databases which include: Bloom's Literary Reference; Exploring Career Clusters; Issues & Controversies Online; Issues and Contoversies in Ameican History; Life in America; World Geography and Culture; Classroom Video on Demand.( Ask one of the media specialists for the passwords)

BIOGRAPHY

Biography In ContextContains full-text articles from magazines and newspapers; images and links to websites. Search for people---both current and historic from all eras and fields of endeavor.

SOCIAL ISSUES

Opposing Viewpoints in Context"premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration, to marijuana. This cross-curricular research tool supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Its informed, differing views present each side of an issue and help students develop information literacy, critical thinking skills, and the confidence to draw their own valid conclusions" (from Gale website)

Facts on File Issues & ControversiesExplores hundreds of hot topics in politics, government, business, society, education, and popular culture. ( Ask one of the media specialists for the passwords)

Issues & Controversies in American HistoryBuilds a deeper understanding of how historical events have shaped our nation by exploring the key players and the battles they fought. ( Ask one of the media specialists for the passwords)

Gale Virtual Reference Library -- LiteratureThis is a direct link to the literature section of GVRL. From this link you can choose which one of the literature reference sources you want to search. These individual titles includePoetry, Novels, Drama or Short Stories for Students to name a few. Or you may choose to search all of the literature titles within GVRL.

Bloom's LiteratureExamines great writers, important works, memorable characters, and influential movements and events in world literature. Now includes a a new "Performance Video" gateway to the nearly 100 full-length videos of classic productions, and a convenient iPad/movile-friendly format for all videos. (Booklist 11/1/13)( Ask the media specialists for the passwords)

SALEM PRESS DATABASES(Ask librarian for password to use the following databases from home)

Encyclopedia Britannica -- High SchoolDesigned for high school students and contains articles from the Encyclopedia Britannica.

Encyclopedia Britannica - Library SuiteAccess to all Britannica school editions online.Britannica Spanish Reference CenterOffers resources in Spanish for all ages. Includes Enciclopedia Moderna for high school ages and up andBritannica Escolar Online for ages 6-12.Worldbook Online Databases[in library & from home]*Includes: Early PeoplIncludes: es; World Book Online Info Finder; World Book Online Reference Center; World Books Online For Kids, World Book Differntiated Package; Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallagos.*To access students must use their Nevins Library Card.

WorldCatUse the world's largest library catalog to help you find materials in libraries near you.

LESSON PLANS

Teaching with Historic Places "Teaching with Historic Places (TwHp) uses properties listed in the National Parks Services to enliven history, social studies, geography, civics and other subjects. TwHp has created a variety of products and activities that help teachers bring historic places into the classroom." Lesson plans are arranged by: Location/State, Theme, Time period, Skill, Primary Source, National Standards for History and Curriculum Standards for Social Studies.